797 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 32-unit, 4-story residential building at 797 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Isaac Fischman, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple simultaneous complaints about various problems including mold, water leaks, flooring issues, and construction defects, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations related to floor conditions.
The building has also experienced persistent infrastructure challenges, with several emergency plumbing issues reported between June 2025 and July 2025, including heavy water flow problems and radiator concerns, along with various electrical, door, and ceiling repair needs. The property has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections between 2021 and 2024 showing consistent rodent presence, most recently in October 2024.
Housing Maintenance Code Violations from 2024 indicate significant maintenance concerns in apartment 4A, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom mold, and plaster repair needs. The building's systems have required attention to safety equipment, as evidenced by October 2024 violations related to carbon monoxide detectors and gas supply issues. Additionally, there are three active Department of Buildings violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings from 2019 to 2023, though the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with zero units reported as infested in consecutive annual filings since 2021.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 32 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 18550 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 799 Putnam Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 797 Putnam Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 799 Putnam Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 797 Putnam Ave, New York, NY 11221
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